RonaldJ.Baker

Ronald J. Baker 1950-2012 HOLYOKE - Ronald J. Baker, 62, of Holyoke, died Thursday, April 5, 2012. He was born in Glens Falls, NY, son of the late Raymond J. and Kathleen (Bevins) Baker, was a graduate of Holyoke High School and attended Holyoke Community College. Ron served in the United States Army. He is survived by a son, Josh Bandixon of Chicopee, two daughters, Jillian Baker of South Hadley and Sara Baker of New Jersey, seven sisters, Linda Ford of South Carolina, Donna Baker of Holyoke, Sheila Baker of South Hadley, Karen Chartier of Guilford, VT, Judy Tanguay of Holyoke, Sue Cournoyer of Chicopee, Diane Robinson of West Springfield and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by two brothers; Raymond Baker, Jr. in 1990, and Gary J. Baker in 1998. Committal Service will be held at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main Street, Agawam on Wednesday at 2:00 pm. Calling hours will be held today (Tuesday) from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home, 2049 Northampton Street, Holyoke.